Deck the halls with tons of ideas and treats that make the season brightAdding a personal touch to Christmas makes the holiday season even more special. This all-new edition ofBest of Christmas Ideas is packed with easy and inspirational ways to help beautify and personalize your holiday season. You’ll get ideas for festive decorating schemes, stunning themed trees, quick-to-make ornaments and cards, appealing gifts, and easy crafts. Projects that bring a handmade touch to holiday decor and, giftsStep-by-step instructions for craft projectsIdeas for holiday entertaining, including kitchen-tested recipesGorgeous color photos that offer inspiration and guidanceBest of Christmas Ideas is a treasure-trove of holiday merriment?a perfect source for creating unforgettable Christmas celebrations and traditions you’ll be proud to share with family and friends.

Wreaths aren”t just for Christmas anymore-with Family Circle’s clever and eye-catching ideas, they make great year-round decorations. The magazine is a popular leader in home decor projects, and these 50 wreaths for every season and holidays too reveal why: from berries and ivy to beads and small stuffed animals, the attractive adornments are sure to please. Craft a Welcome Ring that features a simple bouquet of pink flowers tied on a grapevine base; it adds the perfect touch to a guest room. Branches in Bloom captures the joy of springtime, with its bright blossoms, faux eggs, Spanish moss, gold paint, and ribbon. Hang it on a door, window, or front porch. Each project features detailed instructions and color illustrations.

For children who want to give Christmas a personal touch, this creative book is packed with inspiring ideas, from cute and colourful decorations and pretty handmade cards to delicious Christmas treats to eat and give as gifts. Chapter 1, Decorate Your Home, includes ideas on how to give every room a festive feel, such as paper snowflakes, Christmas bunting, and a Santa snow globe. In Chapter 2, Decorate Your Tree, there are inventive ideas for home-made baubles and other pretty tree decorations. In Chapter 3, Wrap it Up, children learn how to design wrapping paper and cards, such as the button snowman card and tissue reindeer card. Finally, in Chapter 4, Christmas Sweets and Treats, there is delicious festive food such as marshmallow snowmen, marzipan penguins, and cookie tree decorations. With these easy-to-follow projects, children can impress their friends and family with their Christmas crafting skills.

With the Sizzix die cutting machines, there are thousands of fun and useful applications. These machines cut shapes from paper or fabric, and they also emboss designs into paper. Uses include: Scrapbook or photo album designs and embellishmentsHandcrafted greeting cards and decorative envelopesInvitations & decorations for weddings, parties, events, etc. Frames, signs, banners, calendars, accents, and other home decorCustomize your next holiday: Christmas ornaments, Valentine’s cards, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Easter decorations, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, and Wedding/Reception embellishmentsHome decor for kitchens, living rooms, gardens, home offices, and family roomsAdd some flair to quilts, blankets, hair pins/clips/ties, clothes, jackets, backpacks, purses or handbagsFor the kids: add a flourish to school projects, arts & crafts, dioramas, posters, etc. Decorative art, collages, papercrafting, and other crafts projectsUpcycle with Sizzix offers detailed instructions on how to use a Sizzix die cutting machine to create projects from recycled papers, fabrics, and other materials. Learn how to upcycle found materials in all sorts of crafty projects like collages, banners, gift-giving, and small home decor items, with a new project on nearly every page. Each project includes a detailed materials list and walks crafters through any special techniques that are needed. Packed with photos, illustrations and ideas, Upcycle with Sizzix will have crafters creating amazing elements in no time. And by using “found materials” including music sheet paper, magazine pages, leather, aluminum, old greeting cards, wrapping paper, and lightweight cardboard packaging, they’ll feel great about the green projects that are created.